Ring of Fire - Sold

The Taste Of Love Is Sweet
When Hearts Like Ours Meet
I Fell For You Like A Child
Oh, But The Fire Went Wild

I Fell Into A Burning Ring Of Fire
I Went Down, Down, Down
And The Flames Went Higher
And It Burns, Burns, Burns
The Ring Of Fire
The Ring Of Fire

Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire

Ring of Fire is made with a departure of the usual materials that i tend to use. This time round i've dabbled with gold filled ear hoops and wrapped them with scarlet faceted czech glass beads using gold filled wire. I've been wanting to do this design for a really, really long time, but never managed to find the beads that would immortalize this design. Finally, it's done! The ear hoops measure 4.5cm across. Comes with a polish cloth for you to keep this design lasting longer!

Michelle - SOLD

Funny how things with pastel colours always ends up with my description as spring related. But the light and chirpy colours does bring some cheer to me, maybe it's the cool breeze, the light sun that warms our heart or a happy tune that pops into my head. Thinking of the tune as i walk with a light heart to wherever i'm going, Michelle is precisely that spring in my step. Measuring a not too dimunitive 5.5cm excluding 14k gold plated earhooks, Michelle gives a much needed boost to the dreary times we live in. Afterall isn't the feeling of finding little yellow flowers peeking at you such a darling.

Meredith - SOLD

Meredith lives up the high life with her love of St Tropez. Ever the classy one, she doesn't believe in over-extravagance. Everything about her is just right, down to the shade of blue & the use of gold. Everything must be ever balanced. Meredith measures 3.5cm excluding 14k gold plated earhooks.

Love - SOLD

Love floats on a 20" 14k gold plated cable chain. This brass charm tells it like it is. Perfect for your Valentine, BFF or even your family members, just to tell them that you do love them. I could embellish more, but i think I should leave that to you, afterall love is about all those wonderful memories you've created together.

The brass charm is weighted, so it will actually look like it's written on a straight line (when worn) as opposed to most charms dangling off the loop of 'L'.

Grandma's Wisdom

Close-up

How to amuse people around you

Think you need to show your wisdom beyond your years with an accessory? I'm sure this will do the job plenty. Ol' grandma telling stories and giving useful advice. Sitting you down and sharing cookies & milk. Always a shoulder to cry on. The chain measures 19", while the entire necklace has a drop of a necklace that is 24" long.

Retail Price: SGD26

*I've got my own (seeing how cute this is, how can i resist) and worn it for for at least 4 days. I've gotten a hit rate of 80% comments from friends & family whom i've met. They all think it's an absolute laugh. My friend's mom suggested for me to give it to my mom for Mother's Day (an apt present perhaps?), my cousins have offered it to their dad, my grandma has shook her head in disagreement. This is definitely one necklace everyone will notice.

Happy Lunar New Year!!

May the year of the Ox bring us stability, prosperity, good health and abundance. Especially in these times, i think stability & good health will really bring us through. Of course prosperity & abundance is an added bonus. :)

Have a Happy Lunar New Year! Eat more New Year goodies! Don't forget the pineapple tarts and most importantly lots of water! Falling sick after CNY is not the best feeling of all.

I will be launching a super cool necklace after the 1st day (apparently there's a superstition for businesses to be operating on the 1st day of CNY), so some time this week you'll get to see the necklace. I think it's absolutely cool & after wearing mine out yesterday and getting lots of comments about how cute & funny it is, i'm pretty sure you girls will think the same too! And there'll be a necklace for lovers who are looking a present for their gf's, Valentine's Day is coming soon afterall!

Love,
Dawne

Keep your eyes peeled

This is not a post for a new item, or another series, but for something worth a lot more that I feel all of us should take some time to read, feel and think of what our inactions will also mean. Spreading the word, sharing what's happening around us will make sure that companies like these will not be able to get away with doing something like that.

It disgusts me to know that the basic decency of informing the workers of what is going to happen to them, nor arrangements for A meal was not made. Imagine the amount of money the workers hands have made for them, without them being paid minimal sums of money for them to enjoy the fat margins to buy them that cushy Merc S class or that 7 series that they get to go to work in. The least that they could do for the workers as a human being watching out for a fellow human wasn't even there. So they were all mere integers in this whole big game.

Read more here.

Linearis - All Sold

Yes, finally the collection that i've been tempting you with is up. The Linearis collection comprises of 10 simple bracelets in gold and silver tones. Classic lines for daily wear and casual affairs. Each bracelet has its own defining look beyond the chosen complementing semi-precious stone. Each bracelet is exclusive, so you will not bump into someone on the street wearing the same bracelet as you, minute the chances may be before we've now reduced it to zero.

Silveria - Sold

Silver quartz puff squares with lock & key toggle closure. Silver quartz does not fall within the family of traditionally used crystals for healing, but quartz in general are used to amplify thought patterns and energies.

Ebony

Onyx faceted coins with fancy flower toggle closure and double linked rhodium plated chains.
A stone believed to encourage good fortune, enhance self control (something to keep us in check during CNY perhaps?) and stimulate decisiveness (No, that was the last pineapple tart. Nooooo..).

Ruby

A single length chain meant for double-winding, ruby quartz are the chosen starlets for this bracelet. Again ruby quartz does not fall within the family of traditionally used crystals for healing, but quartz in general are used to amplify thought patterns and energies. Goes really well with the fair chinese skin tone, an option for CNY, if you're not into the whole red scene. I think subtle is good. ;p

Apatite

Oh my apatite gorgeous babies which have made it's rounds in several Smitten bracelets. Beyond it's gorgeous luxx look that is adds to any jewelry, it also helps as a bridge between consciousness and matter. Useful in healing, communication and energy balancing. Dazzle all your female cousins with this luxx bracelet while you drink up all the packet chrysanthemum tea while waiting for the pineapple tarts to be refilled.

Kyanos

Kyanite rectangles showing depth as its different layers refracts light in different wavelengths. Kyanite is believed to help in the creative expression of art, dance, writing, etc. It's also thought to bring to one serenity, especially when you've lost a bout of pineapple tart eating competition with cousins half your age. Accepting defeat will not be easy.

Dorian Grey

Labradorite faceted squares with the blue fire that its famous for. Helpful in connecting one's destiny with the stars. Pineapple Tart Queen perhaps.

Mamamacha

Malachite puff coins. Known as a children's talisman to ward off danger and illness. It's also used in adults to forewarn danger and bring harmony into one's life. Less pineapple tarts, less chances of cough and sore throat, good for the kid.

Angels Calling

Angelite puff rectangles. Increases telepathy, promotes compassion and understanding. Also helps you to speak the truth when it is not easy to do so. Some of us may need clairvoyance to aid us in getting the cousins to release their grip on the CNY goodies. This should help.

Pink-a-dilly

Rose quartz faceted barrel beads. Famous of course for love, but also known to teach forgiveness and tolerance. Especially forgiveness to the cousin who has stolen the last pineapple tart from under your watchful eyes.

The White Rabbit

Faceted white jade ovals matches with 14k gold plated double linked chains. White jade is purported to give the wearer focus and filtering our unwanted distraction. No more melamine problems!

Like i've mentioned before, these bracelets are exclusive, meaning i will not remake them at any cost. Once gone, despair will hit. Also with the celebration of Linearis as my first ever collection, beyond the bespoke quality, there's a few added goodies worth at least $35, that you'll receive with your Linearis bracelet. Hmm, matching earrings & bangle set anybody? When placing your order, please specify your wrist circumference and preferred bracelet length in centimeters where possible in order for me to achieve the closest fit for your wrist.

**Forgot to mention this earlier, but registered mail is inclusive for this collection, no fears of missing bracelets!

Isha - Sold

Isha features the same amazonite coins and brass maple leaf charms of Isabella, this time with added 14k gold plated chains for swinging and sashaying. Lovely with whites or yellows. Isha measures 5cm excluding 14k gold plated hooks.

Joice - SOLD

Very similar to Eloise, Joice features a different pair of polymer clay beads. Measuring 4cm like her twin sister, and featuring a little leaf filigree with a spot diamante for that subtle bling that is unique to both of them. Something to match your pastel & white combos.

Retail Price: SGD23

Isabella - SOLD

Isabella is such a sweet petite lil' thing that simply charmed my heart. Measuring in at tiny 1.2cm with equally pint sized brass maple leaf charms, they're perfect for the coming spring. The amazonite coins definitely remind me of the lovely copper sulphate blue waters in Lake Taupo in NZ, the imagery immediately reminds me of the lovely sound of the rushing water and the crisp cool air, much like what we're experiencing tonight. Now if someone could just crystallize that memory into these earrings and instantly remind me of it, that'll be just perfect.

2cm worth of 14k gold plated earwires to extend Isabella's beauty.

Happy New Year!!!

Yes 2009 is here! Traditionally i'm not one who's very excitable by the coming New Year, but this year oddly i am, maybe it's also got to do with a long weekend as opposed to going back to school. Work changes your perspective a little. ;)

Have a wonderful celebration, be it some quiet time with your loved ones, or one of those big crazy parties. I think every new year brings promises, because it put an end to the previous one, and this coming year is no different!

To a great 2009!

Love,
Dawne

Year-end Promotion

Hey Babes,

In addition to the announcement earlier, i've got some news to share. I'll be running a 15% discount on all available items listed prior to this post til the end of this week Sunday. Just to ring in the new year on a slightly better note for all of us. :)

Love,
Dawne

*Does not apply to remakes nor customization orders

Linearis

I've never launched a collection coz I could never get my mind to organise its thoughts enough to group my creations together. Finally after almost 2yrs, i've managed to launch my first proper collection. Linearis is a series of bracelets with semi precious bits as focals, completed with 14k gold plated chains or rhodium chains. The Linearis series keeps things simple, perfect for streamlining your look and having that bit of bling-ness from semi-precious stones without being too ostentatious. Some chunky, some dainty, some shiny. Each item, however will be unique, with no repeats slated. So if you see something you like, you'd have to make your decision real quick. I will also make it very special for the owners of my first collection. For those who're not on my mailing list, do send your emails to me so that i can update my mailing list. Yes i've been trying to set up a mailing list!! Blardy hard work i say, weeding out the emails that are not to be included, so i don't come across as spamming. Anyways, emails to me so that i can send you the magical dates to watch the blog.

Love,
Dawne

Merry Xmas

Once again it's a time to count our blessings and to remember and show our appreciation for the things the people around us have done for us. May this season bring cheer to you and your families. Despite the news that goes around, i think this year's Xmas reminds us more to cherish the little things we have around us.

May you have a blessed Xmas and enjoy the parties and dinners that you'll have. Afterall tis the time of cheer!

Love,
Dawne

Sabine - SOLD

Sabine matches Karin's mocha based lentil with sparkly faceted lemon glass beads for the light lemonade taste in your throat on a parched day. Refreshing, cool and just the right perk-me-up, afterall if the glass lends some sparkle to your eyes, i'm sure your day would look a tad better than the smoggy-filled day. Sabine measures 4.5cm excluding 14k gold plated earhooks.

Sophia - SOLD

Sophia is a meld of warm tones without being dowdy and too earthy despite the heavy use of brown. In fact it's a funky take on brown, matched with the girlish prettiness of Karin's mocha based lentil and a sparkly bit matched with 14k gold plated chains. Most jewelry that contain brown take on a really earthy feel, but this has deviated, with an addition of glam through the use of the sparkly bit and gold chains. Perfect for the lady who likes standing out from the crowd and doesn't go for the usual purple/pink combo. Measures 7", length adjustable to suit wearer's wrist.

X'mas Gifting

As we all know Christmas is inching closer, for all items purchased during this period, a gift box is available upon request and if you need the item to reach the giftee, just let me know, i'm rather flexible on these arrangements. In addition, normal postage is free during this period, however i'd much rather encourage you take up registered mail. I've been having some problems with Singpost lately and unfortunately my margins don't allow me to absorb registered mail, i will have to leave this as an option to you. I would seriously strongly advise for registered mail, til i find a better solution.

In the meantime, Christmas is coming, let's all enjoy ourselves as the year comes to a close and a wonderful year ahead.

Love,
Dawne

Pint sized cubic zirconia drops - Sold

These are a mite smaller than the bigger sistas below. They measure 18mm excluding earhooks. Available in Lilac, pink, champagne, violet & lemon. Wire options of tarnish resistant gold, argentium silver & gold filled, earhook options of 14k gold plated, stainless steel, 925 silver & gold filled. I have slightly more quantities of these, but orders are starting to come in hard and fast, especially since it's christmas, so drop me a mail early if you want these pretty babies.

Cubic Zirconia Drops - SOLD

I've come up with something pretty for the christmas, something simple to gift or to exchange. I've only a pair of each of these pretties. The colours are as real as they get, all rich and yummy. All wrapped with tarnish resistant wires and 14k gold plated earhooks, they measure 3.5cm excluding ear hooks. Perfect for a gala dinner or that glam date you have this coming festive season. Available in Lilac, Violet & Champagne. Let me know if your giftee might prefer them wrapped in silver or gold filled wires with matching silver, gold filled or stainless steel earhooks.